How to Send a Fax from iPhone 16 Plus in 2026

With its oversized screen and 48MP camera, the iPhone 16 Plus is excellent for scanning and faxing detailed documents.

iPhone 16 Plus advantages for faxing:

  • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
  • 48MP camera
  • All-day battery for extended use

What you'll need

  • iPhone 16 Plus running iOS 18
  • TigerFax app (free on the App Store)
  • The recipient's fax number
  • Your document (physical to scan, or a PDF/image file)

How to Fax from iPhone 16 Plus: Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Download TigerFax

    Search for "TigerFax" in the App Store on your iPhone 16 Plus and tap Get. The app is free to download and includes 3 free fax pages.

    💡 Tip: TigerFax requires iOS 15 or later.

  2. 2

    Create your account

    Open TigerFax and sign in with your Apple ID or create a free account with your email. No credit card required.

  3. 3

    Scan your document or upload a file

    Tap the camera icon to scan your document directly with your iPhone 16 Plus's camera, or tap the upload icon to import a PDF, JPG, or PNG from Files, Photos, or iCloud Drive.

    💡 Tip: The iPhone 16 Plus's large screen makes it easy to verify document quality before sending. Zoom in on the preview to check that all text is legible before tapping Send.

  4. 4

    Add a cover page (optional)

    Tap 'Cover Page' to add a professional cover page with To, From, Subject, and Message fields. Recommended for sensitive documents.

  5. 5

    Enter the recipient's fax number and send

    Type the recipient's fax number — include the area code for US numbers (e.g., 555-123-4567) or the country code for international faxes (e.g., +44 20 1234 5678). Tap Send and TigerFax will deliver your fax within 1–3 minutes.

    💡 Tip: You'll receive a delivery confirmation when your fax is successfully received.

Camera Scanning Tips for iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 Plus's large screen makes it easy to verify document quality before sending. Zoom in on the preview to check that all text is legible before tapping Send.

Uploading Files on iPhone 16 Plus

The larger screen on iPhone 16 Plus makes navigating the Files app and selecting documents more comfortable, especially for multi-page documents.

TigerFax Pricing

Free

$0

  • 3 free fax pages
  • Send to any fax number
  • Camera scanning
  • Cover pages

Pro

$14.99/mo

  • Unlimited fax pages
  • Dedicated US fax number
  • Receive faxes
  • Fax history

TigerFax transmits all faxes over encrypted connections. Your documents are never stored on third-party servers after transmission. All faxes are sent via the Sinch carrier network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — TigerFax is free to download on iPhone 16 Plus and includes 3 free fax pages to get started. After that, you can buy page credits ($0.99/page) or upgrade to Pro for unlimited sending and a dedicated fax number.

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